Mary Coshun1

F, #31651, b. circa 1840, d. 8 March 1869

Family: George Elisha Houghton Jr b. 8 Oct 1840, d. 14 Jan 1920

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Birthcirca 1840NY, USA2
MarriageApr 23, 1867Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
DeathMar 8, 1869Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, in childbirth2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Emma Naomi Decker1

F, #31652, b. 25 April 1853, d. 24 August 1931

Family: George Elisha Houghton Jr b. 8 Oct 1840, d. 14 Jan 1920

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BirthApr 25, 1853Metamora, Lapeer Co., MI, USA, age 27 in 1880 census; Apr 1853, age 47 in 1900 census; age 57 in 1910 census; age 66 in 1920 census2,3
MarriageMar 4, 1875Flint, Genesee, MI, USA, age 221,4
1880 Census1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 39, a farmer3,5
1900 Census1900Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 59, farmer6,7
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 69, none8
1920 CensusJan 19, 1920Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 79, none9
1930 Census1930Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 76, widow10
DeathAug 24, 1931Swartz Creek, Genesee, MI, USA1
BurialMetamora, MI, USA11
ParentsDWilliam W. Decker and Eleanor Johnson, both b. in NY5

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 7, E.D. 67, Sh. 15, Ln. 23.
  4. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Roll: T9_579; Family History Film: 1254579; Page: 50C, Reel 27, Vol. 7, E.D. 67, Sh. 15, Ln. 23, dwl 156-157.
  6. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 27.
  7. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 4; Sheet: 11A; line 27, dwl 242-242.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 2, dwl 86-80.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll T625_766; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4; line 74, dwl 195-199.
  10. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Eaton Co., Michigan; Roll: 984; Enumeration District: 5; page 173, sheet 12B; line 90, dwl 279-285.
  11. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Hiram W. Houghton1,2

M, #31653, b. 22 September 1841, d. 26 August 1926

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BirthSep 22, 1841Mantua, Portage Co., OH, USA, age 9 in 1850 census; age 18 in 1860 census; age 28, NY, in 1870 census; age 38 in 1880 census; Sep 1841, age 58 in 1900 census; age 68 in 1910 census; age 63 in 1920 census1,2
1870 CensusJun 21, 1870Gaines, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 28, a farmer, property $3000-7003
Occupation1900capitalist
DeathAug 26, 1926Venice, Shiawasse, MI, USA, Oct. 26 given1
ObituarySep 4, 1926Hiram Houghton, Last Member of Prominent Family, Died Friday ae 85, at home of sister-in-law Lucy Houghton in Venice Township4
NoteAbstract of farm: Job Asa to Caroline F. Houghton formerly Asa, Aug. 26, 1879; Caroline F. Houghton to Henry Houghton, Sept. 13, 1879; Hannah V. Asa widow of Henry Houghton, 7 Feb 1880; Henry H. Houghton to Hannah V. Asa, 7 Feb. 1880; Hannah V Asa to Henry H. Houghton 15 Feb 1888; Henry H. Houghton & wife to Hiram W. Houghton, 5 Nov 1892; Hiram W. Houghton and wife to Eliza J. Houghton 5 Nov 1892; Caroline F. Hall vs. Heirs of Job Asa, Jan 11, 1893; Caroline F. Hall to Eliza J Houghton, 20 Sept 1897; Eliza J. Houghton to Mark Potter warrent deed 1 Oct 1897; Eliza Jane Houghton to Wade Houghton Aug 25 1898 filed Mar 10, 1903 $1.00 and love and affection5

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hiram, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 4;
    line 14, dwl 63-63.
  3. [S1228] 1870 U.S. Federal Census , Gaines, Genesee Co., MI, Copy 593, Roll 671, p. 252, line 20, dwl 76-73.
  4. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Obituary, Durand express, 4 Sept 1926.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Adelia Rosina Houghton1

F, #31654, b. 5 May 1844, d. 21 July 1919

Family: Philip H. Crotsley b. 4 Mar 1837, d. 7 Oct 1882

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BirthMay 5, 1844Mantua, Portage, OH, USA, age 6 in 1850 census; age 16 in 1860 census; May 1854, age 56 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census1,2
MarriageJan 13, 1864Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
1880 Census1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA3
1900 Census1900Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 55, farmer; near her parents4,5
DeathJul 21, 1919Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hiram, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 4;
    line 14, dwl 63-63.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 78.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 4; Sheet: 11A; line 13, dwl 238-238.
  6. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

Philip H. Crotsley1,2

M, #31655, b. 4 March 1837, d. 7 October 1882

Family: Adelia Rosina Houghton b. 5 May 1844, d. 21 Jul 1919

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BirthMar 4, 1837NY, USA, age 43 in 1880 census3
MarriageJan 13, 1864Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1
1880 Census1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA2
DeathOct 7, 1882Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA3,2
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S601] Family Group Sheet, from Jan Beebe, 10/1998.

Charles M. Miller1

M, #31656, b. November 1844, d. 21 October 1919

Family: Adelia Rosina Houghton b. 5 May 1844, d. 21 Jul 1919

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BirthNov, 1844MI, USA, age 55 in 1900 census; age 65 in 1910 census2
OriginSwartz Creek, MI, USA
Marriagecirca 1890mar 10 years in 1900 census2,3
1900 Census1900Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 55, farmer; near her parents4,2
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 65, farmer; Hiram, age 68, own income5
DeathOct 21, 1919Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA6
ParentsSparents born in NY

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 4; Sheet: 11A; line 13, dwl 238-238.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 362.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 78.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 33, dwl 83-85.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Caroline Asay1

F, #31657, b. 11 November 1850, d. 24 November 1879

Family: Henry H. Houghton b. 22 Jan 1846, d. 16 Aug 1894

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BirthNov 11, 1850MI, USA2,3
MarriageNov 25, 1871Gaines Twp, Genesee, MI, USA1
DeedSep 23, 1879for $4000 for 80 acres, and for $500 for 80 acres2
DeathNov 24, 1879Gaines Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, of consumption2
ParentsDJob and Hannah Asay, of NY2,3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1377] 1880 U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule , Gaines, Genesee, Michigan Enumeration District: 78 Line: 4 Roll: T1164_74.

Eliza Jane Clark1,2

F, #31658, b. 17 October 1853, d. 9 March 1903

Family: Henry H. Houghton b. 22 Jan 1846, d. 16 Aug 1894

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BirthOct 17, 1853Windham, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 1854, age 46 in 1900 census;1,3
Residencecirca 1887Fenton, MI, USA4
MarriageSep 15, 1887Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Eliza J. (Clark) Pettit1,4
1900 Census1900Gaines, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 45, farmer; widow; and boarder Eva Underhill, Aug. 1884, 16, MI3,5
DeathMar 9, 1903Gaines, Genesee, MI, USA1
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc "Whigville", MI, USA6
BiographyFirst married ? Pettit with a child, John W. Pettit, b. 26 June 1873; married 3rd 30 Aug 1901, I. P. Jennings2
ParentsDThomas H. Clark b. Canada, and Janet Sinclair, b. Scotland

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Terry Lynn Reed, Feb 21, 2003.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Gaines Twp, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 21, E.D. 20, S. 6, Ln. 11.
  4. [S97] Marriage Certificate.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Gaines, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 20; Sheet: 6A; line 11, dwl 127-130.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

John W. Pettit1

M, #31659

Family: Eliza Jane Clark b. 17 Oct 1853, d. 9 Mar 1903

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Marriageafter 1871Canada2,3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S415] E-mail from Terry Lynn Reed, Feb 21, 2003.

Francis M. Houghton1,2,3

M, #31660, b. 29 May 1848, d. 31 December 1910

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BirthMay 29, 1848Hiram, Portage Co., OH, USA, age 2 in 1850 census; age 12 in 1860 census; age 22 in 1870 census; age 32 in 1880 census; May 1848, age 52 in 1900 census1,4,3
1900 Census1900Montrose, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 52, single, farmer, a boarder with Annie Granger4,5
1910 Census1910Albee, Saginaw Co., MI, USA, age 62, single, boarder, own income6
DeathDec 31, 1910Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA1,2
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1226] 1850 U.S. Federal Census , Hiram, Portage, Ohio; Roll: M432_722; Page: 4;
    line 14, dwl 63-63.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Montrose, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 22, E.D. 23, S. 7, Ln. 7.
  5. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Montrose, Genesee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 23; Sheet: 7A; line 7, dwl 144-144.
  6. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Albee, Saginaw, Michigan; Roll: T624_671; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 24; line 16, dwl 38-32.

Frederick A. Houghton1

M, #31661, b. 30 June 1850, d. 1926

Family: Laura Truelove Root b. 1 Jan 1854, d. 28 Oct 1940

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BirthJun 30, 1850Mantua, Portage, OH, USA, age 10 in 1860 census; age 29 in 1880 census; June 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1910 census; age 69 in 1920 census2,1,3
Marriage1870Bennington, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, mar 29 years in 1900 census1
1880 Census1880Council Grove Twp, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS, USA, age 29, a carpenter4,5
1900 Census1900Brady Twp, Oakley, Saginaw Co., MI, USA, age 49, farm laborer3,6
1910 Census1910Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, age 59, farmer7,8
1920 Census1920Rockwood Prct, Brawley, Imperial Co., CA, USA, age 69, general farm operations2,9
Death1926Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA, USA1
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Bennington Twp, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA10

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockwood, Imperial Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 25, E.D. 1, Sh. 18, Ln. 732.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Brady Twp, Oakley, Saginaw Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 65, E.D. 24, S. 1, Ln. 63.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Council Grove Twp, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS, Reel 19, Vol. 13, E.D. 140, Sh. 12, Ln. 38.
  5. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Council Grove Twp, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS; Roll: T9_390; Family History Film: 1254390; Page: 459D; Enumeration District: 140; Reel 19, Vol. 13, E.D. 140, Sh. 12, Ln. 38, dwl 119-122.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brady, Saginaw Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 24; Sheet: 1B; line 63, dwl 19-19.
  7. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Riverside Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 70, E.D. 83, Sh. 303.
  8. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Riverside Ward 6, Riverside, California; Roll: T624_91; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 83;
    line 291-303.
  9. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brawley, Imperial, California; Roll: T625_99; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1; line 82, dwl 211-217.
  10. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Laura Truelove Root1,2

F, #31662, b. 1 January 1854, d. 28 October 1940

Family: Frederick A. Houghton b. 30 Jun 1850, d. 1926

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BirthJan 1, 1854Bennington, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 26 in 1880 census; Jan 1854, age 46 in 1900 census; age 56 in 1910 census; age 66, MI, in 1920 census3,4,1,2
Marriage1870Bennington, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, mar 29 years in 1900 census1
1900 Census1900Brady Twp, Oakley, Saginaw Co., MI, USA, age 49, farm laborer5,6
1920 Census1920Rockwood Prct, Brawley, Imperial Co., CA, USA, age 69, general farm operations4,7
1930 Census1930Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 76, widow8
DeathOct 28, 1940Costa Mesa, Orange Co., CA, USA, age 862,1
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Bennington Twp, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA9
ParentsDCassus Root and Flora Miller; Rootsweb gives mother 's surname as Vaughn; father born in MA, mother born in NY; father born in NY, mother born in MI in 1910 census

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.
  3. [S235] U.S. Census, 1910 Soundex, Riverside Co., CA, Film 527, Box 100, Vol. 70, E.D. 83, Sh. 303.
  4. [S235] U.S. Census, 1920 Soundex, Rockwood, Imperial Co., CA, Box 120, Vol. 25, E.D. 1, Sh. 18, Ln. 732.
  5. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Brady Twp, Oakley, Saginaw Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 65, E.D. 24, S. 1, Ln. 63.
  6. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Brady, Saginaw Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 24; Sheet: 1B; line 63, dwl 19-19.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Brawley, Imperial, California; Roll: T625_99; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1; line 82, dwl 211-217.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Newport Beach, Orange Co., California; Roll: 180 ; Enumeration District: 51; sheet 24B; line 52, dwl 703-695.
  9. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Elam Thomas Houghton1

M, #31663, b. 29 April 1852, d. 12 July 1920

Family: Lucy Harriet Muzzy b. 14 Oct 1858, d. 23 Jan 1938

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BirthApr 29, 1852Mantua, Portage, OH, USA, age 8 in 1860 census; age 18 in 1870 census; Apr 1852, age 48 in 1900 census; age 58 in 1910 census1
MarriageOct 14, 1880Vernon, Shiawasssee, MI, USA1
1900 Census1900Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 48, farmer2
1910 Census1910Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 58, farmer3
DeathJul 12, 1920Venice, Shiawassee, MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 98; Sheet: 2A; line 10, dwl 28-28.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 99; line 6, dwl 28-27.

Lucy Harriet Muzzy1

F, #31664, b. 14 October 1858, d. 23 January 1938

Family: Elam Thomas Houghton b. 29 Apr 1852, d. 12 Jul 1920

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BirthOct 14, 1858Malone, Franklin Co., NY, USA, Oct 1858, age 41 in 1900 census; age 51 in 1910 census; age 71 in 1930 census1
MarriageOct 14, 1880Vernon, Shiawasssee, MI, USA1
1900 Census1900Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 48, farmer2
1910 Census1910Venice, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 58, farmer3
DeathJan 23, 1938Venice, Shiawassee, MI, USA
ParentsDAndrew J. Muzzy b. NH and Rhoda Phelps, b. NY2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 98; Sheet: 2A; line 10, dwl 28-28.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 99; line 6, dwl 28-27.

Otis Eugene Houghton1

M, #31665, b. 18 February 1856, d. 12 April 1920

Family: Anna R. Spicer b. Jan 1861, d. 1952

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BirthFeb 18, 1856Grand Blanc, Genesee, MI, USA, age 4 in 1860 census; age 14 in 1870 census; Feb 1856, age 44 in 1900 census; age 53 in 1910 census; 1930 census of son Phillip gives OH1
MarriageApr 14, 1880Muir, Ionia Co., MI, USA1
1880 Census1880age 23,2
1900 Census1900Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 44, farmer3
1910 Census1910Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer4
Residence1919Duran, OH, USA5
1920 Census1920Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 63, sugar company fieldman (Owosso Sugar-Beet Company)6
DeathApr 12, 1920Durand, Shiawassee, MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA5
PhotographBack row Left to right: Otis Eugene Houghton, Frederick Houghton, Elam Thomas Houghton; Front Row - left to right: George Houghton, Hiram Houghton, Fraces (Frank) Houghton, Henry Houghton, Milton Houghton - small boy.

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Muir, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T9_584; Family History Film: 1254584; Page: 199C; Enumeration District: 97; line 45, dwl 477-487.
  3. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 48, dwl 384-394.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 100; line 1, dwl 259-264.
  5. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll T625_797; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 257; line 8, dwl 503-25-25.

Anna R. Spicer1

F, #31666, b. January 1861, d. 1952

Family: Otis Eugene Houghton b. 18 Feb 1856, d. 12 Apr 1920

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BirthJan, 1861MI, USA, age 19, MI, in 1880 census; Jan 1861, age 39 in 1900 census; age 49 in 1910 census; age 58in 1920 census; Beebe: England1,2,3
MarriageApr 14, 1880Muir, Ionia Co., MI, USA1
1880 Census1880age 23,3
1900 Census1900Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 44, farmer4
1910 Census1910Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer5
1920 Census1920Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI, USA, age 63, sugar company fieldman (Owosso Sugar-Beet Company)6
Notem. 2nd Charles Frederick Tupper
Death19521
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA2
ParentsDparents born in MI; 1900 census: father born in England, mother born in MI in 1910 and 1920; grand daughter of Cynthia Vanstunberg? in 1880 census

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1229] 1880 U.S. Federal Census , Muir, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: T9_584; Family History Film: 1254584; Page: 199C; Enumeration District: 97; line 45, dwl 477-487.
  4. [S1230] 1900 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee Co., Michigan; Roll:T623; Enumeration District: 99; Sheet: 15A; line 48, dwl 384-394.
  5. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Vernon, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T624_675; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 100; line 1, dwl 259-264.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Durand, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll T625_797; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 257; line 8, dwl 503-25-25.

Milton Houghton1

M, #31667, b. 25 December 1859, d. 4 October 1880

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BirthDec 25, 1859Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 1 in 1860 census; age 11 in 1870 census1
DeathOct 4, 1880Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, ae 21-9-191
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Caroline Ethel Houghton1

F, #31668, b. 6 August 1878, d. 14 August 1954

Family: Arthur J. Holden b. 1880, d. 1945

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BirthAug 6, 1878Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 2 in 1880 census; Aug 1878, age 21 in 1900 census1,2
Residence1920Laurium, MI, USA3
Marriage1,4
DeathAug 14, 19541

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1880 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 27, Vol. 7, E.D. 67, Sh. 15, Ln. 23.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  4. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.

Arthur J. Holden1

M, #31669, b. 1880, d. 1945

Family: Caroline Ethel Houghton b. 6 Aug 1878, d. 14 Aug 1954

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Birth18802
Marriage1,3
Death19452

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.

George Elton Houghton1

M, #31670, b. 8 October 1881, d. 23 April 1947

Family 1: Stella M. Root b. 1885, d. 1924

  • Marriage*: George Elton Houghton married Stella M. Root on circa 1901 mar 9 y in 1910 census.1,3,4

Family 2: Martha Carless b. c 1884

  • Marriage*: George Elton Houghton married Martha Carless on circa 1925 age 21 and 41.7,1

Biography

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BirthOct 8, 1881Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Oct. 1881, age 18 in 1900 census; age 28 in 1910 census; age 39 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census; age 58 in 1940 census1,2
Marriagecirca 1901mar 9 y in 1910 census1,3,4
Marriagecirca 1902age 21
1910 Census1910Sun City West, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 28, railroad conductor3
Residencebetween 1918 and 1920Detroit, MI, USA
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1918Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 38, railroad conductor5
1920 Census1920Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 39, railroad conductor6
Marriagecirca 1925age 21 and 417,1
1930 Census1930Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 48, steam railroad conductor7
1940 Census1940Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 58, Grand trunk railway conductor8
DeathApr 23, 1947Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA1
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Vernon, MI, USA9

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 27.
  3. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 3, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_681; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 45;
    line 94, dwl 240-164-172.
  4. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, 2023692.
  6. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 3, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_805; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 110; line 25, dwl 240-20-28.
  7. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; Roll: 1034 Enumeration District: 82; page 119 sheet 21A; line 10, dwl 89-624-41.
  8. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1843; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 84-136; line 72, dwl 624.
  9. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.

Stella M. Root1,2

F, #31671, b. 1885, d. 1924

Family: George Elton Houghton b. 8 Oct 1881, d. 23 Apr 1947

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
Birth1885MI, USA, age 25 in 1910 census; age 35 in 1920 census3,2
Marriagecirca 1901mar 9 y in 1910 census1,2,4
1910 Census1910Sun City West, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 28, railroad conductor2
1920 Census1920Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 39, railroad conductor5
Death19243
ParentsDCassus Root and Flora Miller; Rootsweb gives mother 's surname as Vaughn; father born in MA, mother born in NY; father born in NY, mother born in MI in 1910 census

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 3, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_681; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 45;
    line 94, dwl 240-164-172.
  3. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  4. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit Ward 3, Wayne, Michigan; Roll T625_805; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 110; line 25, dwl 240-20-28.

Martha Carless1

F, #31672, b. circa 1884

Biography

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Birthcirca 1884MI, USA, age 46 in 1930 census; age 57 in 1940 census2
1940 Census1940Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 58, Grand trunk railway conductor3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; Roll: 1034 Enumeration District: 82; page 119 sheet 21A; line 10, dwl 89-624-41.
  3. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1843; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 84-136; line 72, dwl 624.

Howard Maynard Houghton1

M, #31673, b. 21 February 1887, d. 20 August 1954

Family: Mary Elizabeth LaCass b. 4 Feb 1888, d. 28 Oct 1961

Biography

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BirthFeb 21, 1887Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Feb 1887, age 13 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census1,2
Marriage19081,3
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 23, farmer; next door to father4
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 30, a farmer5
1920 Census1920Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 32, farmer6,7
1930 Census1930Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer8
1940 Census1940Swartz Creek, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer9
DeathAug 20, 1954Flint, Genesee, MI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 27.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 5, dwl 86-81.
  5. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1675572.
  6. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  7. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll T625_766; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 4; line 29, dwl 105-106.
  8. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll 984; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5; line 57, dwl 159-162.
  9. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Swartz Creek, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1749; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 25-6; line 35, dwl 220.

Mary Elizabeth LaCass1,2

F, #31674, b. 4 February 1888, d. 28 October 1961

Family: Howard Maynard Houghton b. 21 Feb 1887, d. 20 Aug 1954

Biography

A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
Corresponded with author?
BirthFeb 4, 1888Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 32 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1940 census2
Marriage19081,3
1910 Census1910Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 23, farmer; next door to father4
1920 Census1920Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 32, farmer2,5
1930 Census1930Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 43, farmer6
1940 Census1940Swartz Creek, Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 53, farmer7
DeathOct 28, 1961Clayton Twp, Genesee Co., MI, USA2
BurialFlushing, MI, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  4. [S1231] 1910 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T624_642; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 7; line 5, dwl 86-81.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll T625_766; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 4; line 29, dwl 105-106.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll 984; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5; line 57, dwl 159-162.
  7. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Swartz Creek, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1749; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 25-6; line 35, dwl 220.

Joyce G. Houghton1

F, #31675, b. circa 1921

Family: Walter Hayes b. c 1919

  • Marriage*: Joyce G. Houghton married Walter Hayes on Mar 20, 1940.1

Biography

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Birthcirca 1921Genesee Co., MI, USA, age 9 9/12 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census2
Occupation1940Owasso Metal Co. balancing armiture
MarriageMar 20, 19401
Note1954She was Mrs. Asa Bell in

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Clayton, Genesee, Michigan; Roll 984; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5; line 57, dwl 159-162.

Walter Hayes1

M, #31676, b. circa 1919

Family: Joyce G. Houghton b. c 1921

Biography

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Birthcirca 1919MI, USA, age 21 in 1940 census2
Occupation1940Anchor Motor truck driver
MarriageMar 20, 19401

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Swartz Creek, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1749; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 25-6; line 35, dwl 220.

Asa Denver Bell1

M, #31677, b. circa 1915

Family: Joyce G. Houghton b. c 1921

Biography

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Birthcirca 1915
MarriageOct 5, 1949Flint, MI, USA1,2
ParentsSRobert A Bell & Carrie Bostic

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S882] Ancestry.Com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.

Dale Bayard Houghton1

M, #31678, b. 13 January 1889, d. 22 November 1958

Family: Dorenza Victoria Wendall b. 12 Apr 1889, d. 10 Aug 1967

Biography

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A Contributor to Houghton Surname Project?
BirthJan 13, 1889Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, USA, Jan. 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 30 in 1920 census; age 41 in 1930 census1,2
MarriageJun 29, 1910age 21 and 211,3
Mil. DraftJun 5, 1917Clinton, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 28, machinist, Motor Product Co.4
1920 Census1920Clinton, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 30, auto company dye maker5
1930 Census1930Benzonia, Benzie Co., MI, USA, age 41, farmer6
DeathNov 22, 1958Benzie, MI, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S235] U.S. Census, 1900 Soundex, Clayton, Genesee Co., MI, Reel 92, V. 20, E.D. 4, S. 11, Ln. 27.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  4. [S1308] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://content.ancestry.com, Roll: 1675810.
  5. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Macomb, Michigan; Roll T625_782; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66; line 40, dwl 116-121.
  6. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Benzonia, Benzie Co., Michigan; Roll: 974; Enumeration District: 4; sheet 2B; line 88, dwl 37-38.

Dorenza Victoria Wendall1

F, #31679, b. 12 April 1889, d. 10 August 1967

Family: Dale Bayard Houghton b. 13 Jan 1889, d. 22 Nov 1958

Biography

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BirthApr 12, 1889Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI, USA, age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census2
MarriageJun 29, 1910age 21 and 211,3
1920 Census1920Clinton, Macomb Co., MI, USA, age 30, auto company dye maker4
1930 Census1930Benzonia, Benzie Co., MI, USA, age 41, farmer5
DeathAug 10, 1967Frankfort, Benzie Co., MI, USA2
ParentsDPeter Wendall, b. Luxenborg; spoke German; mother b. in MI2,4

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail Document sent by Jan Beebe, July 1998.
  2. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.
  4. [S1232] 1920 U.S. Federal Census , Clinton, Macomb, Michigan; Roll T625_782; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 66; line 40, dwl 116-121.
  5. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Benzonia, Benzie Co., Michigan; Roll: 974; Enumeration District: 4; sheet 2B; line 88, dwl 37-38.
  6. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , Rootsweb.Com, Houghton Surname, California Death Records, 1940-1997, Feb. 4, 2002.

Aleen Mary Houghton1

F, #31680, b. 11 May 1912

Family: Emerald J. Oligney b. 22 May 1911, d. May 1978

Biography

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BirthMay 11, 1912MI, USA, age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census1,2,3
MarriageJun 29, 19331
Living2001Lamont, IA, USA

Citations

  1. [S36] Letter, from Jan Beebe, Oct. 18, 2002, Descendants of George Elisha Houghton.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Benzonia, Benzie Co., Michigan; Roll: 974; Enumeration District: 4; sheet 2B; line 88, dwl 37-38.
  3. [S1446] Edwin Orin Wood, History of Genesee county, Michigani, p. 363.